Telluride Home Buyer's Guide

Gain an insider view on the Telluride and Mountain Village real estate markets which will empower your next dream investment in a Colorado mountain retreat or a ski resort investment property.

Lara Knoerr of Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty works for each buyer as an advocate accomplishing your goals and objectives. I look forward to listening to your goals and assisting you with the home buying process which requires negotiation of complex issues and extensive market knowledge. I am committed to working in your best interests and helping you secure the best possible price, with the most favorable terms, within the time period you desire.

I pride myself on educating buyers on our local market to ensure appropriate pricing strategies are used during the purchase negotiation process to make certain buyer expectations are met. I assist with the entire contract processes from home inspection/resolution and mortgage procedures all the way through closing on the prefect property. Your satisfaction after closing through a seamless buying experience is my ultimate goal and I achieved this through professional service, hard work, experience and market knowledge.

Give me a call today as I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the current Telluride real estate market with you!

An Overview of the Buying Process

Initial Consultation

My role as a Buyer Agent

Understanding your needs, expectations and price point

Narrowing your home search criteria based on property age, location, amenities extra photos and property video walk-throughs that can be viewed online

Property Selection

Touring neighborhoods and viewing properties

Understanding the importance of location and Telluride's free transportation system

Making an offer on a favorite property / starting the purchasing process

Financing

Cash Buyers are common in Telluride. Cash offers enhance the sellers confidence and have helped many buyers secure lower average sales price

Loan Pre-qualification is needed to submit the initial offer when full cash financing is not an option. In most cases a Pre-qualification letter can be issued by a financial institution in less than a week and as fast as few days.

Local mortgage firms understand Telluride and have always successfully provided mortgages in our unique market area where national providers have failed.

Making an Offer

Making the initial offer based on current market value, comparable properties and a starting price

Earnest money deposit are held on the behalf of the buyer and seller by the Title Company showing the buyer's good faith intentions to close the transaction

Meeting all contract deadlines and timely submission of any objection to terminate the contract upon the failure of loan fulfillment, inspection or any other reason documented in the contract

Understanding the state of a property given all provided disclosures and inspections

Closing

Understanding the role of a Title Company in collecting all required documents and signatures from both the buyer and the seller to insure a fair and smooth transaction and closing with recording of the deed transfer.

Featured Properties

Great properties offered for sale by Telluride Sotheby's International Realty.